Vocal Cuts

Feel the passion; the fantastic and unique vocals of Pavithra Chari - a star in the making - in this inspiring song about lost love.

Now available on iTunes and Spotify, therefore re-issued.

iTunes: 
https://itunes.apple.com/album/infatuation-feat.-pavithra/id688256085

Spotify:
http://open.spotify.com/album/1lmxV6RmDeaolCXnCpVTkL


Music: Peter Bennborn 
Lyrics: Jaime J. Ross (@jaime0223)
Vocals: Pavithra Chari (@vapmok)
Keys/synths: Peter Bennborn

Mixed and Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Lyrics:

I'm living in the moment 
But I'm longing for the past 
And passion that took over me 
Yet somehow couldn't last

I feel your touch when I'm alone (when I'm alone) 
I hear you call my name (when you call my name) 
I long for you - just one more night 
No guilt...no harm...no blame...

We've both moved on with someone else 
And that's what will be 
But thoughts of you, they haunt my mind 
Locked deep inside of me

I see you when I close my eyes 
My dreams - you do live in 
My days are spent without you 
At night - we meet again

I long for you - just one more night 
No guilt...no harm...no blame...

And now the past has come and gone 
For now that's where you stay 
But in my mind...and in my heart 
You're never far away

I'll never lose the memories 
From where we did begin 
I'll never say goodbye to you 
...until we meet again.

I long for you - just one more night...

Buy on iTunes

Infatuation (feat. Pavithra Chari)

Another joyful collaboration with darling Michelle Yaneza with the golden voice, this time backed up by a 100% Swedish crew.

Originally a track inspired by the "Theme from Hill Street Blues" from my youth, we have developed this to a fine example of SC musical collaboration at its best. My gratitude goes out to all musicians involved;

- Michelle, you have a unique gift. I'll do my part to give people a chance to hear your glorious vocals, any opportunity I have.
- Jonny; bass devotee bar none. You rule!
- Anders; second collab together, a fine performance and as enthusiastic as always!
- Robert; I've worked with the best guitarists I can find on SC. You fit in like a glove!
- Magnus; West Coast aficionado, happy to have you in my world with your funky EWI!

Available on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon!

iTunes: 
https://itunes.apple.com/album/close-to-you-feat.-michelle/id782982437

Spotify:
http://open.spotify.com/track/7wI4Kikhh41HQMslE1NS6h

Music: Peter Bennborn
Lyrics: Peter Bennborn

Vocals: Michelle Yaneza (@michelle-yaneza)

"The Swedish All-stars":
Drums: Anders Grönlund (@powerhell)
Bass: Jonny Trobro (@jonnytrobrobass)
Guitars:Robert Dahlström (@robertdahlstrom)
EWI: Magnus Jansson (@the-ewi-master)
Keys: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Lyrics:

No matter what 
You believe it to be
No matter what 
You think you mean to me
No reason why
We can’t be free, my love

And here on earth
We’ve been together as one
For what it’s worth
Tough, but we’ve had some fun
No reason why
I can’t stay with you, my love

I know I want 
You, to stay with me
And though I can’t
Help, to reflect and see
How things have changed
For better or worse, my love

Should we last
For all eternity
And leave the past
Behind, with no scrutiny
Or should we say goodbye, and move on with our lives

Chorus

Close to you
Hold on tight
From night to morning
Who, who can ask for more
Who, who can ask for more?

Close to you
Make it right
From day to evening
Who, who can ask for more
Who, who can ask for more?

I don’t really wanna ever forget you
Whatever happens I’ll be coming to get you
I’ll be coming for you…

Close To You (feat. Michelle Yaneza & the Swedish All-stars)

Another collaboration with Yann Vienne, merging lyrical prose, or poetry, with piano. For me, a sublime combination that I hope you enjoy as well.

Music/piano: Peter Bennborn
Lyrics/vocals: Yann Vienne (https://soundcloud.com/non-sapiens, https://soundcloud.com/non-sapiens-and-ko)

Lyrics:

Sitting here in your old red chair,
The one dating back to your school days, When you used to have hair,
You look around, at the time that's left... At life passing,
You walk back the track inside your mind, looking for traces, looking...
Games and laughter, looks and sun shedding gold,
Smiles and sighs, the fire after, the dead and the old,
It's just fall at play, twining round your heart,
As in a drunken dream, you relive your part,
Looking for the pieces scattered in the rain,
Looking for your reason as one looking for a train...
1971... 1982... 1991... 2002...
Not afraid of getting old, not scared... of going away but try as you will...
You'd like to come back, and leave, and break away from time standing still...
Slightly nostalgic, you're mostly confused,
So little magic and moments left to lose,
It's just fall at play, twining round your heart,
As in a drunken dream, you relive your part,
Looking for the pieces scattered in the rain,
Looking for your reason as one looking for a train...
Sitting here in your old red chair, you smile and sing
And try to grab here too at that elusive thing...
You look up high, you search the endless skies,
Search for life a passing and eternity in disguise...

Life Passing (feat. Yann Vienne)

When Noemie approached me about adding vocals to my solo piano track "Insignificant" I was delighted, expecting her to make the track her own - and she did. Beautifully done, Noemie - you have a unique talent.

Enjoy!

Music/piano: Peter Bennborn
Vocal melody/vocals/lyrics: Noemie Costa (https://soundcloud.com/kosmi-1)

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Lyrics:

HOW SHALL I EVER FIND A WAY
WHAT IF I EVER GO ASTRAY
DO WE KNOW WHERE TO GO
WHEN THE SUN WON’T RISE ANY MORE
WILL YOU SHOW ME THE WAY
WILL YOU BRING THE LIGHT
AND BE MY EYES
IF I GO BLIND, IF I GROW WILD
I GUESS I’LL HAVE TO FOLLOW THE STARS
TO GUIDE ME THROUGH
THE DARK TO THE BRIGHT
NOW I KNOW WHERE TO GO
WHEN THE SUN WON’T RISE ANY MORE
WILL YOU SHOW ME THE WAY
AND TAKE ME OUT OF THIS NIGHT
IF I GO BLIND, IF I GROW WILD


Astray (Bennborn/Kosmee Project)

Bring the light to push away the dark...

In light of the recent events; the murder of innocent people, attacks on freedom of expression in the name of religion, one needs to keep a steady course; away from fundamentalism, prejudice and ignorance. We need to bring the light to those that are indiscriminate and indoctrinated. Man's nature might always have a place for hatred, light and dark dependent on each other, but let's keep reason alight to keep darkness suppressed.

"Je suis Charlie"

Music: Noemie Costa & Peter Bennborn
Vocals: Noemie Costa (https://soundcloud.com/kosmi-1)
Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn & Noemie Costa

Light Keeper (Bennborn/Kosmee Project)

Magic occurs when souls meet across distances and connect.
Bonds arise and the line between virtual and real gets blurred.
Noemie, Michel, Daniele & Manuel - we are magic.

Music: Noémie Costa & Peter Bennborn

Vocals: Noémie Costa (https://soundcloud.com/kosmi-1)
Clarinet: Michel Martineau (https://soundcloud.com/michel-martineau)
Guitar: Daniele Turani (https://soundcloud.com/danieleturani)
Keys: Peter Bennborn
Bass & Drums: Manuel Muzzu (www.manuelmuzzu.com)

Mixed & Mastered by Peter Bennborn & Noémie Costa 

Find a Way (Bennborn/Kosmee ft. Michel Martineau, Daniele Turani & Manuel Muzzu)

What keeps us together? Let Noémie's mesmerizing vocals guide you on an inspired journey towards an answer. 

Music: Noémie Costa & Peter Bennborn 

Vocals: Noémie Costa (https://soundcloud.com/kosmi-1)
All instruments: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered by Peter Bennborn & Noémie Costa 


Together As One (Bennborn/Kosmee Project)

Break your chains, or keep them on!

No, this is not a tribute to "50 Shades of Gray", but feel free to relate to the lyrics of this slow burning funk of sizzling guitar riffs, intense slap bass and sultry vocals! 

Music: Peter Bennborn & Noémie Costa
Lyrics: Noémie Costa & Peter Bennborn

Vocals: Noémie Costa (https://soundcloud.com/kosmi-1)
Guitars: Daniele Turani (https://soundcloud.com/danieleturani)
Keys/synths: Peter Bennborn
Bass: Manuel Muzzu (www.manuelmuzzu.com)

Mixed & Mastered by Peter Bennborn & Noémie Costa 

Lyrics: 

I’ll wait till the sun is high
And I’ll say those words you hide
No
Ho… Hey you
Oh… I’ll save you
I’m just here
I’m here to heal
I may be or not the same
I’ll wait till love releases our shackles and chains
I know we’re innocent but as it seems it’s the way
All I’ve ever thought is that you’d be yeah that you’d be
Far too weak, just off your freaking mind
Oh when my heart is fantasy
You’re the one for me for such a suave Art
Oh when your love is fantasy
Tie me up tie me up tie me yeah

And I’ll make love to your heart
No
Ho… Hey you
Oh… I’ll save you
Might sustain endeavour to release your icy chains
Oh just stay up night and day
You’d better stay (un)til blown away
I’ll wait till love release our shackles and chains
I know we’re innocent but as it seems it’s the way
All I’ve ever thought is that you’d be yeah that you’d be
Far too weak, just off your freaking mind
Oh when my heart is fantasy
You’re the one for me for such a suave Art
I’ll wait till love releases our shackles and chains
I know we’re innocent but as it seems it’s the way

Shackles & Chains (Bennborn/Kosmee ft. Daniele Turani & Manuel Muzzu)

Original music composed by: Peter Bennborn 
Lyrics by: Peter Bennborn
Vocals: Andre Bellwood
Backing vocals: Sigrid Spångberg
Guitars: Daniele Turani
Synths; bass, drum programming: Peter Bennborn
Drum programming and remix: Mixed Meta4

Mixed and Mastered by Peter Bennborn

- - - 

You don’t care for the Devil
You don’t care for me
You don’t bare to be troubled
Oh, no, no, no

You don’t care for me, honey
You don’t see what’s right
You don’t care for the money
Oh, no, no, no

Thus
 if you don’t change your mind
I’d rather see you
dead

The devil may care
The blood running through my vein
Demands that you to dare
To share my pain

I want you to stay
To enter my personal hell
To share an eternity
Of passion


Devil May Care (feat. Andre Bellwood, Daniele Turani & Mixed Meta4)

Music & lyrics: Peter Bennborn 
Vocals: JoGoldie
Keys/synths: Peter Bennborn
Drum programming: Mixed Meta4

Mixed and Mastered: Peter Bennborn & Mixed Meta4 

Lyrics:

Be the man you can be
Or it might be sad to see
And you might start to ponder
If you failed to see the wonder
Of what could have been
Your life

Be the best that you can be
Don’t judge yourself by any other
Make sure you’re proud of every deed
Whether you’re a lover, or a father
what is to be
Your life

Be the Man (feat. JoGoldie)

A love song...because you want it...need it...and Neisy sings it so well....

Music: Peter Bennborn & Benjamin Meilink (original idea/harmonies)
Lyrics: Peter Bennborn
Vocals: Neisy Wilson (http://soundcloud.com/neisy-wilson)
Guitar: Florian Mueller (http://soundcloud.com/flohbold)
Bass: Jonny Trobro (http://soundcloud.com/blomgrenmedia)
Keys: Benjamin Meilink (http://soundcloud.com/benjamin_meilink)
Synths: Peter Bennborn & Benjamin Meilink
Drum sequencing/programming: Peter Bennborn & Benjamin Meilink
Mixed: Peter Bennborn
Mastered: Jonny Trobro (http://jonnytrobrobass.com)

Made for Me (feat. Neisy Wilson, Florian Mueller & Jonny Trobro)

Very proud to present sizzlin' Michelle on vocals, rockin' guitarist Florian and funky bassist Jonny in a track that I truly believe will get your attention. Enjoy!

Music: Peter Bennborn
Lyrics: Peter Bennborn
Vocals: Michelle Yaneza (https://soundcloud.com/michelle-yaneza)
Guitars: Florian Mueller (http://soundcloud.com/flohbold)
Bass: Jonny Trobro (http://soundcloud.com/blomgrenmedia)
Keys/Synths: Peter Bennborn
Drum sequencing/programming: Peter Bennborn
Mixed: Peter Bennborn
Mastered: Jonny Trobro (http://jonnytrobrobass.com)

Lyrics:

No reason to feel really bad 
No excuses to feel really sad 
You don’t want me, I don’t really care 
You can’t have me, I’ve no time to spare

Clock is ticking, time is running fast 
My life is short, so many things have passed 
You don’t want me, I don’t really care 
You can’t have me, I’ve no time to spare

All is over and the past is past 
We were lovers, and it couldn’t last 
You don’t want me, I don’t really care 
You can’t have me, I’ve no time to spare

You chose another and you made your case 
You left me hanging, threw it in my face 
You don’t want me, I don’t really care 
You can’t have me, I’ve no time to spare

No time for love 
No game to play 
Won’t be afraid 
No reason made 
No time for love 
No plan to solve 
You want it bad 
No reason had

You had it coming 
Because you wronged me 
I know we’re failing 
We don’t belong here

No Time For Love (feat. Michelle Yaneza, Florian Mueller & Jonny Trobro)

Infatuation...Jaime J. Ross beautiful lyrics sung with intense passion by amazing Pavithra Chari...take a moment and be swept away by the passion in your life...

Music: Peter Bennborn 
Lyrics: Jaime J. Ross (https://soundcloud.com/jaime0223)
Vocals: Pavithra Chari (https://soundcloud.com/vapmok)
Keys/synths: Peter Bennborn

Mixed and Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Lyrics:

I'm living in the moment 
But I'm longing for the past 
And passion that took over me 
Yet somehow couldn't last

I feel your touch when I'm alone (when I'm alone) 
I hear you call my name (when you call my name) 
I long for you - just one more night 
No guilt...no harm...no blame...

We've both moved on with someone else 
And that's what will be 
But thoughts of you, they haunt my mind 
Locked deep inside of me

I see you when I close my eyes 
My dreams - you do live in 
My days are spent without you 
At night - we meet again

I long for you - just one more night 
No guilt...no harm...no blame...

And now the past has come and gone 
For now that's where you stay 
But in my mind...and in my heart 
You're never far away

I'll never lose the memories 
From where we did begin 
I'll never say goodbye to you 
...until we meet again.

I long for you - just one more night...

Infatuation (with Pavithra Chari & Jaime J. Ross)

Time to dance with glorious Michelle Yaneza & and ever cool Martin L. --- "Likewyse"  to the beat of House. Feel the energy!

Music: Peter Bennborn
Lyrics: Peter Bennborn
Vocals: Michelle Yaneza (@michelle-yaneza), Peter Bennborn & Martin L. (@martinmusic-1)
Synths: Peter Bennborn & Martin L. 
Drum sequencing/programming: Peter Bennborn
Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Touch The Sky (feat. Michelle Yaneza & Martin L.)

Remixed/remastered 130327

Introducing my 15-year old relative Sigrid on vocals. Be enthused and entertained ;-)! A soulful europop act awaits...

Music: Peter Bennborn
Lyrics: Peter Bennborn
Vocals: Sigrid Spångberg & Peter Bennborn
Synths: Peter Bennborn
Drum sequencing/programming: Peter Bennborn
Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn & Mikko Spångberg

Lyrics:

There’s no love
There’s no joy
It’s so cold 
But you’re my everything

In a world filled with purpose and hope
Without lack of laughter and love
When all is at its’ best
When you are right by me

When all is at its’ best
I give up all my claims
‘cause I see no other way
Than to split  away from you

There’s no love (without the hate)
There’s no joy (without the pain)
It’s so cold (without the heat)
But you’re my everything

When all is at its’ worst
There is no other way 
Than the one that leads the way
Back to you

But if you’re game
And feel the same
‘cause I see no other way
Than to be far away

There’s no love (without the hate)
There’s no joy (without the pain)
It’s so cold (without the heat)
But you’re my everything

But if you’re game
And feel the same
‘cause I see no other way
Than to be far away

There’s no love (without the hate)
There’s no joy (without the pain)
It’s so cold
But you’re my everything

You're My Everything (feat. Sigrid Spångberg)

Time for some ass kickin' greazy FUNK, inspired by Chaka Khan! Sizzlin', steamin' Michelle backed up by the tight groove of "The Funk Unit". Turn it on, turn it up!!!

Music: Peter Bennborn
Lyrics: Peter Bennborn

Vocals: Michelle Yaneza (https://soundcloud.com/michelle-yaneza)
"The Funk Unit":
Drums: Walter Kelleher (https://soundcloud.com/walter-w-kelleher)
Bass: Jonny Trobro (@jonnytrobrobass)
Guitars: Daniele Turani (https://soundcloud.com/danieleturani)
Guitars: (left, second verse): Jerry Kramskoy (https://soundcloud.com/jerry-kramskoy-1)
Keys/Synths: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Never Turn Me Down (feat. Michelle Yaneza & The Funk Unit)

A happy electronic pop act feat. always enchanting Michelle Yaneza. Enjoy!

Music: Peter Bennborn & Benjamin Meilink (https://soundcloud.com/benjamin_meilink)
Lyrics: Peter Bennborn
Vocals: Michelle Yaneza (@michelle-yaneza) & Peter Bennborn
Synths: Peter Bennborn & Benjamin Meilink
Drum sequencing/programming: Peter Bennborn & Mixed Meta4 (https://soundcloud.com/mixed_meta4)
Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Want Me (feat. Michelle Yaneza)

Last summer we published "Only Dancing" - https://soundcloud.com/peter-bennborn-project/only-dancing-by - a jazzy duet, depicting a brief romance (to put it politically correct). What happened after the awkward morning, you might ponder. Cue "Ever and Forever". Enjoy the awesome vocals of Milana and Michael in a sassy, jazzy setting!

Music & lyrics by Mikael Reimerson a.k.a. BitByBeat (https://soundcloud.com/bitbybeat)
Vocals by Milana Zilnik (https://soundcloud.com/milanazilnik) & Michael Obadja (https://soundcloud.com/michael-obadja)

Mixed & Mastered by Peter Bennborn Project
Produced by Peter Bennborn Project & BitByBeat

Ever and Forever (by BitByBeat feat. Milana Zilnik & Michael Obadja)

Some time ago I got inspired to write a short piece reflecting the time that the listener, you, took to listen to the song, to stop and reflect - for a minute of your life.

Yann got inspired by this moment in time to reflect on the longing for love and the moment you find it. 

This is a collaboration of  Yann's words, vocals and my music. French is truly the language of love and passion...for life! Feel it...enjoy the moment. 

See the visual expression as well: http://youtu.be/RJmqOR6-b_c

Piano: Peter Bennborn
Vocals/Lyrics: Yann Vienne: https://soundcloud.com/non-sapiens

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Lyrics:

Tant de temps... Tant de tendresse à tenter...
Pour toi... Te pouvoir tenir, te toucher sans compter...
Ces heures qui sucent le cœur sans une âme-sœur,
Seul éperdu, et perdu en une tempête perpétuelle et pourtant ténue, tu sais...
Tu sais les siècles essaient mais ne cessent,
Sans issue...
Et toi, tu sens... En moi, en moi là, cet émoi si...
Une minute dans la vie...

J'attends cette minute tant, cet instantané,
Battement comme hébétement qui se sait condamné,
Soixante secondes dansantes dansent sans discontinuer,
L'essence de ton absence, tant de sens, dénué,
Naissances d'arborescences, cent mille présences,
Tu sens en toi cet étau si...
Une minute dans la vie.	

So much time... So much tenderness to try...
For you... To be able to hold you, touch you, not counting...
All those hours that suck at your heart, with no soulmate,
Alone and madly in love and lost in a neverending storm yet so faint, you know...
You know the centuries try but never stop,
No way out...
And you, you can feel... In me, right here in me, this emotion so... A minute in your life...

Waiting and yearning for that minute, that snapshot in time,
A beating pulse like a stupor aware of one's own end,
Sixty dancing seconds, dancing without cease,
The essence of your absence, such meaning, bereft,
Births of trees and branches, myriads of spirits,
You can feel inside now, such a grip...
A minute in your life.

Une Minute Dans La Vie (Peter Bennborn & Yan Vienne)

This chilled track is the outcome of the SoundCloud Tombola collaboration between Lee Lucas and me. We married my synth soundscape with Lee's cool lyrics and vocals. Enjoy!

Synths/drum programming: Peter Bennborn
Vocals/Lyrics/Piano solo/Art work: Lee Lucas (https://soundcloud.com/lee-lucas)

Mixed & Mastered by Peter Bennborn

Lyrics:

Darkness fills the nights cold air  
as I walk these streets totally unaware 
of the time I have spent here in this place
a meer mortal man without face

who has gone unnoticed from day to day 
nobody here as got nothing to say
not even a whisper just to say hi
not even a murmur from a passer by

 I'm Just a stranger
a lonely stranger 
A stranger

But as I take the road ahead
all seems so illusive
could these people all be dead
then all would be conclusive

(Break)

I'm just a stranger
a lonely stranger
I'm just another stranger
another lonely stranger
living here in this ghost town
another lonely stranger
I'm just a stranger
living here in this ghost town
this lonely ghost town

A Stranger Living In A Ghost Town (Peter Bennborn & Lee Lucas)

Piano is my instrument, inspired by the world. Sounds like whatever I like, intent on a cool vibe, often somewhere in between Swedish melancholy and Brazilian bittersweetness... 

Peter Bennborn Project is a diverse musical experience ranging from romantic piano ballads to alternative indie metal rock and everything in between, but for country and reggae so far...

The music is either performed alone or in worldwide collaborations, wherever the appropriate musician for the task is located - no limitations and no limits in a borderless world... 

SoundCloud collaborators (from Sweden, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain, Canada, USA, Cuba, South Africa, Dubai, India, Philippines, Australia):
Vocals; https://soundcloud.com/michelle-yaneza, https://soundcloud.com/neisy-wilson, https://soundcloud.com/jogoldie, https://soundcloud.com/vapmok, https://soundcloud.com/nazneen-1, https://soundcloud.com/just-andre, https://soundcloud.com/kosmi-1, https://soundcloud.com/milanazilnik, https://soundcloud.com/michael-obadja, https://soundcloud.com/markexander, https://soundcloud.com/vocalatti, https://soundcloud.com/steveferguson, https://soundcloud.com/vocalatti, https://soundcloud.com/ruud-lockefeir, https://soundcloud.com/padruna
Drums; https://soundcloud.com/walter-w-kelleher, https://soundcloud.com/powerhell, https://soundcloud.com/manuel-muzzu, https://soundcloud.com/moodymo
Bass; https://soundcloud.com/jonnytrobrobass, https://soundcloud.com/vladaroo, https://soundcloud.com/manuel-muzzu, https://soundcloud.com/stringburner
Guitars; https://soundcloud.com/danieleturani, https://soundcloud.com/flohbold, https://soundcloud.com/raphaelgtr, https://soundcloud.com/single_espresso, https://soundcloud.com/jerry-kramskoy-1, https://soundcloud.com/lando-orz, https://soundcloud.com/derek-cornett, https://soundcloud.com/robertdahlstrom, https://soundcloud.com/danarchx
Horns; https://soundcloud.com/dave-mckeown, https://soundcloud.com/waynemorley, https://soundcloud.com/michel-martineau, https://soundcloud.com/jomama-2, https://soundcloud.com/the-ewi-master
Vibraphone: https://soundcloud.com/cocogdiez
Keys; https://soundcloud.com/martinmusic-1, https://soundcloud.com/balammusic, https://soundcloud.com/benjamin_meilink, https://soundcloud.com/johan-rigner
Remix/Drum Programming; https://soundcloud.com/mixed_meta4
Lyrics; https://soundcloud.com/jaime0223, https://soundcloud.com/non-sapiens

https://soundcloud.com/bitbybeat

Enjoy!

Influences: Acid Jazz, Bossa Nova/Latin, Classical; Early inspirations; Satie, Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninov, Narada Michael Walden, Level 42, Ultravox, Incognito, Shakatak, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Jay Graydon/David Foster, Quincy Jones